How intelligent and talented is McKinstry? He began as a true freshman in Nick Saban’s defence. At 6-foot-1, he has adequate size and length to compete on the outside against larger receivers. He is highly comfortable and experienced in press-man coverage, and he understands zone spacing. He has an unusual ability to make plays on the ball while being in trail technique and not looking towards the pocket.
McKinstry’s best quality is his demeanour. He never appears to be panicked in any aspect of the game. He is a good athlete, but not an outstanding one for the NFL in terms of stop-and-go skills. He is not as neurotic as he is graceful.
Round 2, Pick 50: WR JA’LYNN POLK, WASHINGTON.
Polk is a restricted route runner, but he is one of the greatest “go up and get it” contested catch receivers in this class (which is saying a lot). His ability to make big plays should keep him on an NFL roster in some form.
Round 2, Pick 53: LB. Payton Wilson, North Carolina State
Wilson possesses the length, mobility ability, intelligence, and tape of a first-round linebacker. Because of his injury history and age, he is unlikely to be picked on Day 1. If healthy, he can be a starting inside linebacker in any defence.
